AFLAC INC (AFL) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:AFL • US0010551028
Taking everything into account, AFL scores 6 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, AFL is only an average performer.
- The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend may just continue or reversal may be around the corner!
- AFL is one of the better performing stocks in the Insurance industry, it outperforms 72% of 149 stocks in the same industry.
- AFL is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so AFL is lagging the market slightly.
- In the last month AFL has a been trading in the 109.66 - 119.32 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
- AFL has an average volume of 2368710 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, AFL turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 48% of all stocks.
Although the technical rating is only medium, AFL does present a nice setup opportunity. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a support zone below the current price at 109.40, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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2 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 105.62 to 109.40. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @100.99 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
2 important resistance areas can be observed.
- A resistance zone ranging from 113.40 to 115.26. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A resistance zone ranging from 117.15 to 117.47. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for AFL is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for AFL is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 48.14 | NEUTRAL | AFL is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | MIXED | The current price of AFL is below the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AFL is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AFL is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 50.38 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for AFL is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.33 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests AFL has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 28.23 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for AFL is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.4 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for AFL suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 13.81 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for AFL suggests a weak or negative trend. |
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115.27 | 110.92 | 4.35 (3.77%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @115.27. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @110.92. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 4.35 points, which is 3.77%. | For a 0.94% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
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AFLAC INC / AFL FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of AFLAC INC (AFL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to AFL.
Can you provide the trend direction for AFLAC INC?
The current trend direction for AFLAC INC (AFL) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for AFL stock?
AFLAC INC (AFL) has an RSI value of 50.3781. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for AFL stock?
The MACD indicator for AFLAC INC (AFL) has a value of -0.325294, indicating a bearish trend.
What is the short term momentum for AFL stock?
The short term momentum for AFLAC INC (AFL) is neutral.